Japanese Expressions

5 Ways to Say “I” in Japanese

The other day, one of my followers on DN’s Instagram asked us a question about how men and women use the word “I” differently in Japanese. (Thank you!)In Japanese, many words mean “I.” We introduce five major words that are actually used daily. 私(わたし、わたくし) Pronunciation: watashi, watakushi Plural: 私たち (watashi-tachi), 私ら (watashi-ra *casual) Situation: casual …

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Words Related to Food Texture -DAILY NIHONGO-

【サクサク/カリカリ(さくさく/かりかり)】”SAKUSAKU / KARIKARI” Meaning:  crispy Usage:  「サクサクのから揚げが食べたい。」(さくさくのからあげがたべたい。)(Saku-saku no kara-age ga tabetai.)”I am craving crispy fried chicken.” Glossary: 【ザクザク(ざくざく)】”ZAKUZAKU” Meaning: crunchy Usage: 「お父さんの作ったオートミールクッキーはザクザクでおいしい。」(おとうさんのつくったおーとみーるくっきーはざくざくでおいしい。)(Otōsan no tsukutta ōtomīru kukkī wa zaku-zaku de oishī.)“The oatmeal cookies that Dad made were crunchy and delicious.” Glossary: 【フワフワ(ふわふわ)】”FUWAFUWA” Meaning: fluffy Usage: 「最近、生クリームを使ったフワフワの高級食パンが人気です。」(さいきん、なまくりーむをつかったふわふわのこうきゅうしょくぱんがにんきです。)(Saikin, namakurīmu o tsukatta fuwa-fuwa no kōkyū shokupan ga ninki desu.)“Recently, …

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